Our focus on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) means we are working hard on three simple things:
1) Helping everyone achieve: We look closely at our student outcomes to make sure our most disadvantaged learners are achieving in line with their peers. We want to understand why there might be an achievement gap and ensure that support is available.
2) Listening to you: We will use student voice to ask you what inclusion means to you and to explore what is most important.
3) Celebrating everyone: We will use your ideas to create a calendar of fun events throughout the year that celebrate our diverse community and backgrounds.
In support of National Year of Reading 2026, Brooklands Technical College launched a campaign to encourage learners to read more books. As part of this initiative, we encouraged students to write book reviews on their favourite books that celebrate diversity, such as books with disabled protagonists, ethnic minority authors, GRT (Gypsy, Roma and Traveller) characters or books that include LGBTQI+ themes and experiences.
Gypsy Boy by Mikey Walsh, reviewed by Lee Chantry Gypsy Boy isn’t simply a memoir, but a visceral journey into the core of the Romany Gypsy Community in the UK during the 1980’s and 1990’s. Mikey Walsh illustrates the weight of tradition with the way he balances a deep and nostalgic love for the vibrant…
Pinocchio – Carlo Collodi Reviewed by Matt Petch : 5/5 Stars Summary Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi follows a wooden puppet who wants to become a real boy but keeps getting into trouble through lies and poor choices; after many lessons and hardships, he proves his goodness and is finally transformed into a real boy Review…
You can view all of our college book reviews by clicking here.
How do you want to be known?
Learners at Brooklands Technical College are able to manage their title, preferred name, pronouns, gender identity and sexuality.
They will be able to select from a list of gendered and gender neutral titles, update their preferred name and pronouns. This data will be held in the strictest of confidence; it will be used to compare retention and achievement with the wider college community to ensure nobody is held back by our practices.
We are always looking to give our students a well-rounded and fulfilling learning experience while preparing to head out on their career journeys. In order to support this, we have several students led groups that all enrolled Brooklands students are welcome to take part in.
LGBTQIA+ Group: There is a lunchtime group that meets every Wednesday lunchtime this academic year.
Other Links
EDI Calendar 2026
Equity Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Annual Report 2023/24
Equity Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Annual Report 2024/25
AoC Pledge 2024-25
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Policy 24/27
Newsletters
Equality Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter – First Edition
Equality Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter – Second Edition
Equality Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter – Third Edition
Equality Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter – Fourth Edition
Equality Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter – Fifth Edition
Equality Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter – Sixth Edition
Equality Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter – Seventh Edition
“Brooklands Technical College values diversity and strives to create a welcoming community in which all individuals are respected and included. The entire Brooklands community, staff and students alike, are called upon to play a role in our ensuring our commitment to diversity and inclusion is a reality. We support respectful and meaningful inquiry across differences, including; ability, age, appearance, ethnicity, family/marital status, gender, gender expression, immigration status, language, nationality, political ideology, race, religion, sexuality, socio-economic status, and other personal identities and experiences. The working environment is changing, becoming more interconnected and interdependent; it is paramount that our learners are equipped to thrive in this environment. The ability to include, communicate, cooperate, and collaborate with diverse individuals is important. We therefore engage in dialogue around issues of difference, identity, and ideology in the classroom and throughout campus. Through embracing diversity, our views are widened and our community strengthened.”
– Christine Ricketts, CEO & Principal
Whatever your age, gender, interests or way of learning – We are sure to have a course for you!
We are proud to be one of Surrey’s largest providers of vocational training and further and Higher Education. Our course offering is diverse and our teaching excels. The support we provide for our students is also excellent and recognised as one of our key drivers for success.
At Brooklands Technical College, the welfare of our students is important to us.
While you’re studying with us our team will be with you every step of the way. The Safeguarding Team, Progression Mentors and Counsellor are here to support you.
Brooklands Technical College
Weybridge Campus
Heath Road, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 8TT
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Ashford Campus
Stanwell Road, Ashford TW15 3DU
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